OPAT Clinic Nurse Assistant - Flexible, Multi-Site

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver an Outpatient Parental Antibiotics Therapies (OPAT) service across clinic settings. Responsibilities include assisting in clinic operations, managing patient caseloads, safe medication administration, and liaising with medical teams. The ideal candidate will have experience in autonomous patient care, intravenous therapy, and excellent communication skills. This role offers flexible working opportunities and career development within the organization.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Career development

Supportive workplace

Qualifications

• Experience in autonomous patient care and intravenous therapy.
• Proficient cannulation skills and experience administering IV medications.
• Driving licence and access to own car.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinic manager with day‑to‑day operation of the OPAT clinic.
• Organise a caseload of patients with complex needs.
• Liaise with medical teams to ensure continuity of care.
• Safe administration of IV medications per clinical pathways.
• Manage clinical caseload and facilitate patient flow.

Skills

Autonomous patient care

Intravenous therapy

Proficient cannulation

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Education

Registered Nurse (or equivalent)

Job description

A healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver an Outpatient Parental Antibiotics Therapies (OPAT) service across clinic settings. Responsibilities include assisting in clinic operations, managing patient caseloads, safe medication administration, and liaising with medical teams. The ideal candidate will have experience in autonomous patient care, intravenous therapy, and excellent communication skills. This role offers flexible working opportunities and career development within the organization.